Defense seeks removal of suicide precautions for WHCD shooter suspect

Defense lawyers for Cole Tomas Allen, the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, asked a court to lift suicide precautions and related restrictions, arguing they are demeaning and violate due process since there are no signs of suicidality; Allen has been held under varying suicide watch and in a safe cell, limiting communication and access to resources while awaiting trial.